Jacob was ambitious. Encouraged by his mother, he persuaded his brother Esau to sell him his birthright for "pennies" (some lentil stew). Esau is usually viewed as the sinner or the one who did an ungodly thing...
"In the New Testament, Esau’s choice to sell his birthright is used as an example of ungodliness—a 'godless' person who will put physical desires over spiritual blessings (Hebrews 12:15-17). By his negative example, Esau teaches us to hold fast to what is truly important, even if it means denying the appetites of the flesh." - GotQuestions.org, http://www.gotquestions.org/Jacob-and-Esau.html
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